Special Education Teacher 5th - 6th Grade

Nebraska Department of Education•Norfolk, NE

47d•Onsite

About The Position

To enable students who are learning disabled and mild/moderately handicapped to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and co-teaching

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate
Training and/or experience in special education teaching
Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
Teacher dresses appropriately and is well groomed
Teacher is emotionally stable
Teacher maintains physical fitness and personal vigor
Teacher shows enthusiasm and initiative
Teacher is punctual in job responsibilities
Teacher is willing to spend time outside the regular school day to assist students and supervise school activities
Demonstrate oral and written language skills
Effective skills in leadership, human relations, organization, problem solving and conflict resolution
Skills in assessment and evaluation
Visual, auditory and dexterity skills

Responsibilities

Team teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor
Maintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program
Coordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student's parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs
Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs
Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
Collects assessment data and uses it effectively
Teaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroom
Keeps accurate records of attendance and progress
Assists in modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectively
Provides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnel
Be able to communicate both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried out
Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children
Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers
Request and/or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning problems
Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperation
Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth
Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings and serves on educational committees
Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents
Recognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the child
Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator